Hernial

/ˈhɛr.ni.əl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by a hernia, the abnormal protrusion of tissue through a weak muscular wall.

Etymology

From hernia plus the suffix -al (relating to); medical adjective form used since the 18th century.

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Hernial disc is a condition everyone worries about nowadays—basically your spinal cushions are bulging out where they shouldn't, which explains why sitting at desks all day is risky!

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